Need advice on using a single handgun platform.

[jeremy45]

I'm moving toward shooting 9mm Glocks only, atleast for the time being. I already have a G19 that I carry daily and would rather dedicate my time and training funds to being really good with what I have instead of buying a bunch of different guns since money is really tight right now.

That being said, I'm looking to purchase another Glock in 9mm as a back up for training classes etc. Would it be more beneficial to get another G19 or should I consider something more like a 34 or 17 to take to training classes and us on the range.

Thanks in advance,
Jeremy

[Palmguy]

I'm moving toward shooting 9mm Glocks only, atleast for the time being. I already have a G19 that I carry daily and would rather dedicate my time and training funds to being really good with what I have instead of buying a bunch of different guns since money is really tight right now.

That being said, I'm looking to purchase another Glock in 9mm as a back up for training classes etc. Would it be more beneficial to get another G19 or should I consider something more like a 34 or 17 to take to training classes and us on the range.

Thanks in advance,
Jeremy

I would get another 19. That's what I did in fact. In my opinion there isn't anything signficant that a 17/34 can do that a 19 can't. Unless you have massive hands, a 19 likely gives you a full grip. Also has sufficient capacity, sufficient barrel length/sight radius to have a "real gun" feel, and is more easily concealed. Side benefits are 100% parts/mags/holster compatibility. I know that any Glock magazine I have will work in any Glock that I happen to have in my hand as both are 19s, and I have 15- and 17-round magazines.

Just my $0.02...

[Marcus L.]

Since your intentions are to maximize your training benefit, I vote to buy another G19. That way you maintain the same gun feel, handling, and round count so that you don't do anything to screw up your muscle memory.

[ToddG]

You already know the answer to that question.

If you want to get the maximum crossover benefit from your training to what you carry in real life, train with what you carry in real life. With the G19 you've got a gun that is certainly suitable for intense training, and the small benefits that you may reap from a G17 or G34 will do nothing to improve your actual skill level.

Getting a backup G19 makes much more sense. All your holsters, accessories, and magazines will be 100% compatible between the two. If your primary breaks, you can seamlessly switch to your spare while the first one is repaired.

[jeremy45]

Thanks for all the input guys.

I was leaning that way already, I just wanted to make double sure before I bought another G19.

Thanks again,
Jeremy

[cathellsk]

Just want to add more of the same. I actually have three 19s currently, but will be getting rid of one here soon for a 17 which I haven't had in awhile. The 19 is my main carry gun so I will always have at least two of them.

[GlockWRX]

I would recommend another 19 as well. I'm going through a similar excercise myself, but on the 17 as that is what I prefer.

My guns will be the 17's, but my wife has a 19, and my daughters will end up with 19's too. All of my spare mags are 17's so they'll work in either gun.

[VooDoo6Actual]

G19 is an excellent platform.


Train, develop your muscle memory, as it takes approx. 1200-1300 reps to get your muscle memory.

"You won't rise to the occasion--you'll default to your level of training."
Barrett Tillman


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HTH...

[jeremy45]

We'll, looks like I'll be picking up my second G19 this weekend. Having all the mags and holsters interchange will be a big plus as well as a money saver.

[Jay Cunningham]

I own two identical Glock 19's. I use these pistols in shooting schools and in competition, and they are what I carry every single day.